One Real Root Conditions

Problem

Consider the cubic equation x3+ax+b=0x^3+ax+b=0, where a,ba,b are real. Determine, with proof, which of the following conditions guarantee that the equation has exactly one real root.

1. a=−3a=-3, b=−3b=-3. 2. a=−3a=-3, b=2b=2. 3. a=−3a=-3, b>2b>2. 4. a=0a=0, b=2b=2. 5. a=1a=1, b=2b=2.

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Difficulty6/10
Topicsfunctions, Extrema, calculus, Monotonicity, algebra, Casework

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